National Non-Smoking Week
National Non-Smoking Week
National Non-Smoking Week (pronunciation: /ˈnæʃənəl nɒnˈsmoʊkɪŋ wiːk/) is an annual health event observed in several countries, with the aim of promoting awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and encouraging individuals to quit smoking.
Etymology
The term "National Non-Smoking Week" is derived from the English words "national" (pertaining to a nation), "non-" (a prefix meaning 'not'), "smoking" (the act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a similar substance), and "week" (a period of seven days). The event is so named because it is observed nationally over a week, with the focus on discouraging the act of smoking.
History
National Non-Smoking Week was first observed in Canada in 1977. The event is typically held in the third week of January, a time when many people are considering New Year's resolutions to improve their health. The week includes Weedless Wednesday, a day specifically dedicated to promoting a 24-hour period of no smoking.
Related Terms
- Tobacco: A product prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant by curing them.
- Nicotine: A potent parasympathomimetic alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants and a stimulant drug.
- Smoking cessation: The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking.
- Secondhand smoke: Also known as environmental tobacco smoke, secondhand smoke is the smoke that fills enclosed spaces when people burn tobacco products.
- Weedless Wednesday: A day during National Non-Smoking Week dedicated to promoting a 24-hour period of no smoking.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on National Non-Smoking Week
- Wikipedia's article - National Non-Smoking Week
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